Westons Cider has announced the opening of its new Westons Distribution Centre in Herefordshire. The family-owned business said the centre, which represents and investment of more than £3.5 million in site acquisition and development, underscores its commitment to sustainable growth and supporting the local economy, balanced with operational efficiency.
The 43,000 sq ft site adds more than 3,000 pallet spaces, effectively doubling Westons’ owned warehousing capacity, and strengthens the company’s logistics infrastructure across both domestic and export markets. For trade partners, that means improved availability, greater resilience, and the confidence of supply behind bestselling brands like Henry Westons and Stowford Press.
Strategically located near Westons’ historic mill and key transport links, Westons Distribution Centre will streamline deliveries, reduce congestion at the main site, and simplify the flow of goods across the business. By centralising logistics and reducing reliance on third-party storage, Westons said it is creating a more agile and cost-efficient operation to further strengthen service consistency and supply security for customers.
The new facility also introduces a semi-automated warehouse featuring an advanced shuttle racking system, representing a significant step forward in storage efficiency and operational performance. By combining high-density storage with automated pallet movement, the system maximises warehouse capacity while reducing manual handling and forklift travel. This investment enables faster stock retrieval, improved inventory accuracy and enhanced safety for warehouse personnel, while providing the flexibility to support increasing customer demand and deliver more reliable order fulfilment.
The investment is part of Westons’ wider supply chain improvements, which also includes transitioning over 80% of its forklift fleet to electric and adopting route-planning technology and looking to cut CO₂ emissions across distribution.
Phil Haskew, head of logistics at Westons Cider, said: “This investment strengthens the foundations of our business for the long term. The new Distribution Centre gives us the capacity and resilience to support future growth while continuing to operate efficiently and responsibly. As a fourth-generation, family-owned company, we’re proud to keep investing in Herefordshire, in our infrastructure, our people and the community that has supported us for generations.”
